North Side Middle School

563 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

North Side Middle School, located at 300 Lawrence St in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and social-emotional development for its middle-grade students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a supportive staff, North Side Middle School works to build a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their community. Its central location in Elkhart serves as a hub for local students, striving to ensure every child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

563

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Side Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	203
Black	80
Asian	5
Two or More	52

White
223 (39.6%)
Hispanic
203 (36.1%)
Black
80 (14.2%)
Two or More
52 (9.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)262-5570
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 288